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International solar system exploration - Opportunities and obstaclesA review is conducted of the exploration of the solar system carried out with the aid of various types of spacecraft during the past two decades, taking into account also space missions planned for thy next few years. A wealth of information has been obtained regarding the planets and their satellites. However, there remain many important questions concerning the solar system, and a continuation of space exploration for the solution of these questions appears highly desirable, particularly when the comparatively little cost of these missions is taken into account. However, major fiscal limitations within the U.S. economy have led to pressure to postpone any new solar system exploration projects unless there can be major reductions in their cost. A special committee has been studying the options for future low-cost solar system exploration missions, giving attention also to some options for international implementation. Various aspects of joint space projects are examined.
Document ID
19820063449
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Moore, J. W.
(NASA Office of Space Science and Applications Washington, DC, United States)
Parks, R. J.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1982
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 82-197
Accession Number
82A46984
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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